Keysight Technologies Satellite Signal Monitoring, Reference Solution Solution Brochure Fast, effective solution for validating satellite signal integrity. Monitor large blocks of spectrum and perform precise digital modulation analysis with increased configuration flexibility and reduced size and cost.
02 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Satellite Signal Monitoring Test Challenges Today s satellite systems must deliver more complex data streams to and from ground stations than ever. Technologies such as spot-beams, add to the complexity. The process of monitoring such massive multiband, multi-frequency satellite data streams becomes a multifaceted measurement challenge. Most monitoring configurations consist of a dedicated test set allocated to a specific band or frequency. For many satellite earth stations that means a room full of fixed hardware and the resources to support it. Going forward, a test solution that consolidates multiple measurement instruments into a single unit, whenever possible, has the potential to reduce size and conserve resources. Evolving measurement solutions should be multifunctional across multiple bands and modulation formats, and be integrated into as compact a footprint as possible. Monitoring satellite communication signals brings many challenges: Satellite manufacturers, operators and service provides need methods to ensure optimal satellite spectrum utilization Each satellite band may contain several carriers each with different modulation format and symbol rate The latest high throughput satellites, which combine many channels onto a single transponder, result in the need to monitor wider bandwidth signals and adds new measurement requirements. Interfering carriers need to be detected and identified Geographically dispersed monitoring stations require remote access and control. Compact, easy to transport solutions improve deployment and maintenance. Satellite Signal Monitoring, Reference Solution The Satellite Signal Monitoring, Reference Solution is a combination of hardware, software, and measurement expertise providing the essential components of a satellite ground station monitoring system. This enables engineers to use, enhance, or modify the test system as required to meet specific test application needs including flexible hardware configurations, carrier power monitoring, detailed modulation analysis for deterministic signals, measurement results logging, and cross-band timing measurements. Built upon a modular instrument format (PXIe) its attributes include excellent instrument density, expandable multichannel support and high data bus speeds, ideal for multiband monitoring. To provide flexibility, a choice of vector signal analyzers (M9391A and M9393A) is available to tailor the system frequency ranges as needed. In addition, Keysight s 89600 VSA software provides the spectrum analysis and digital demodulation tools required for this application. To facilitate integration in your test environment, you can use the measurement setup files, and test code logging and 89600 VSA software automation layer examples to customize your signal monitoring solution.
03 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Reference Solution Architecture The flexibility and performance of modular PXIe instrumentation provides a scalable platform that is ideal for satellite signal monitoring applications. Two common configurations are shown below. Sequential Scanning Configuration The sequential scanning model is ideally suited for applications requiring the monitoring of several, non-overlapping bands. With this configuration, several bands can be monitored at once with a single M9393A PXIe Vector Signal Analyzer which historically required multiple sets of analyzer hardware. An M9391A PXIe VSA could also be used if the signals are first down-converted at the antenna. Using a single analyzer results in lower weight and power and provides a cost-effective solution that can be scaled as needs change (including room in the chassis to integrate in other PXI modules such as RF and microwave switches). Reference solution example logging program Signal conditioning (if required) L band X band Isolator/ combiner Ku and End-user test application 89600 VSA software Single M9393A PXle VSA K band Parallel Acquisition Configuration The parallel acquisition configuration utilizes multiple PXIe Vector Signal Analyzers and simultaneous acquisitions for all bands. This configuration is well-suited for cases where spectrums overlap including cases where multiple dishes are using block down conversion to an IF band. Depending on frequency, either the M9391A or M9393A could be used (as well as a mixture of the two). This configuration also provides improved scanning speed and allows for cross-timing measurements such as uplink to downlink timing (timing synchronization between channels is 1ns). Reference solution example logging program Signal conditioning (if required) L band X band End-user test application 89600 VSA software Up to four M9393A/M9391A PXle VSA Ku and K band
04 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Reference Solution Features and Performance Solution Features and Benefits Feature High performance PXIe VSA Modular instrument hardware Sequential scanning configuration Built-in digital image rejection & noise correction (M9393A only) Dual-stage down conversion (M9391A and M9393A below 3.6 GHz) Extensive analysis with 89600 VSA software Benefit Optimized to support fast display refresh rates and multi-band scanning Scalable to meet a variety of application requirements and upgradable as needs change Lower weight and power and provides a cost-effective solution Ensures accurate, clean results across 27 GHz Provides faster performance with image protection Perform spectrum scanning and zoom-in on signals of interest using digital vector analysis on signals as wide as 160 MHz Typical Solution Performance Spectrum analysis measurements Spectrum analysis frequency range Frequency span Spectrum analysis scan rate, single scan (nominal) Sweep modes Number of supported PXIe VSAs Modulation analysis BW Modulation analysis signal formats ( 89601B opt. AYA) Modulation analysis measurements Alarms Carrier power, center frequency and occupied bandwidth 1 MHz to 6 GHz (M9391A) 9 khz to 27 GHz (M9393A) Selectable, 800 Hz to full HW frequency range >280 GHz/sec (M9393A with options UNZ, B16 and M9037A embedded controller)* Continuous, single, time-gated Up to four with a single 89600 VSA software license Up to 160 MHz APSK, ASK, FSK, MSK, BPSK, CPM, QPSK, OQPSK, DQPSK, 8PSK, D8PSK, QAM, StarQAM, VSB, Custom APSK, Shaped Offset QPSK and more EVM, magnitude and phase error, frequency error, carrier power, bandwidth, center frequency and more Generate alarm event when exceeding carrier power limits * RBW of 100 KHz and higher, IF dither and noise correction off. See Keysight 89601B-SSA technical Overview (5991-4582EN) for more details Hardware Product Specifications and Characteristics M9391A PXIe Vector Signal Analyzer Frequency range Analysis bandwidth Absolute amplitude accuracy Displayed average noise level M9393A PXIe Performance Vector Signal Analyzer Frequency range Analysis bandwidth Absolute amplitude accuracy Displayed average noise level Frequency tuning speed 1 MHz to 3, 6 GHz 160 MHz ± 0.45 db, typical -157 dbm/hz 9 khz to 8.4, 14, 18, 27 GHz 160 MHz ± 0.13 db, nominal -168 dbm/hz (with preamplifier and noise corrections) <135 us
05 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Instruments M9393A PXIe Performance Vector Signal Analyzer www.keysight.com/find/m9393a Designed for fast spectrum scans and demodulation measurements in high-speed signal monitoring and analysis applications, the M9393A analyzes signals up to 27 GHz with 160 MHz bandwidth. Perform power measurements quickly with real-time signal processing and stepped spectrum analysis with selectable bands up to 27 GHz. A typical M9393A configuration includes 4 individual PXIe modules M9308A synthesizer, M9214A digitizer, M9365A downconverter and the M9300A frequency reference (may be shared with other signal analyzers in the same chassis). M9391A PXIe Vector Signal Analyzer www.keysight.com/find/m9391a Designed for fast power and demodulation measurements in high-speed automated test systems, the M9391A analyzes signals up to 6 GHz with 160 MHz bandwidth. Perform power measurements quickly with real-time signal processing and stepped spectrum analysis with selectable bands up to 6 GHz. A typical M9391A configuration includes 4 individual PXIe modules M9301A synthesizer, M9214A digitizer, M9350A downconverter and the M9300A frequency reference (may be shared with other signal analyzers in the same chassis). M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller www.keysight.com/find/m9037a Providing exceptional performance, the Core i7 based M9037A PXIe controller can support multiple PXIe-based VSAs in either the sequential or parallel configurations. It has the power to run multiple copies of the 89600 VSA software at once, making spectral scans and VSA measurements in parallel. M9018A PXIe Chassis www.keysight.com/find/m9018a The M9018A PXIe chassis has 17 instrument slots available for the PXIe VSA modules and can support up to four channels. It s PCIe Gen 2 backplane provides the performance necessary for multi-band scanning. Software www.keysight.com/find/89600vsa The reference solution is built upon Keysight s 89600 VSA software. The 89600 VSA software is the industry s premier vector signal analysis software for evaluating complex signal spectrum, modulation and time characteristics. Custom data/measurement logging programs can then be built upon the 89600 VSA automation layer and interface to the software via the standard.net API. This API supports the complete set of 89600 VSA software features and options.
06 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Software Signal Analysis Stepped spectrum analysis (89601B-SSA) The 89600 VSA software, Option SSA, performs traditional power spectrum measurements across a selected frequency range within the PXIe VSA s operating range, from 1 MHz to 6 GHz (M9391A) or 9 khz to 27 GHz (M9393A). With Option SSA, you choose your measurement settings. Based on these settings, the analyzer performs a rapid sequence of FFT-based spectrum measurements at frequency steps across the span. These results are then merged into a single, continuous spectrum. Unlike other stepped-fft spectrum analyzers, 89600 Option SSA insulates the user from the inherent complexity of the measurement. Critical, low-level settings are automatically optimized by the software but still accessible to the advanced user. The innovative software architecture assigns hardware acquisition and measurement processing to separate execution threads in order to maximize measurement speed. When combined with the multi-measurement mode capability (described below), multiple frequency bands can be scanned in either the sequential or parallel configurations. Multiple frequency bands being scanned using a single M9393A PXIe VSA and the 89600 VSA software Option SSA.
07 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Modulation analysis (89601B-AYA) The 89600 option AYA is designed to analyze a wide range of digital modulation formats and standards with presets for many aerospace, defense and satellite applications including AM, FM, PM, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, APSK, FSK, VSB, SOQPSK, APCO 25. The advanced digital demodulators allow you to successfully demodulate a signal knowing just the carrier frequency, filter type, and symbol rate; no need for external filtering, coherent carrier signals or symbol-clock timing signals. Flexible measurement parameter setup, powerful error analysis, including EVM, and insightful displays help explain every aspect of a signal. Digital demodulation analysis of a signal captured by the M9393A PXIe VSA using the 89600 VSA software Option AYA. Multi-measurement mode The multi-measurement capability allows you to configure, execute and display several measurements at once, simplifying and speeding analysis of multi-carrier signals or simultaneous uplink and downlink signals. For example, you can set up a test sequence, including a wide spectrum scan and multiple demodulation measurements, to run concurrently. You can also configure the data acquisition mode to be synchronous (default) or sequenced to speed up measurement switching time from one to another. When all signals fit within the PXIe VSA s analysis bandwidth, multiple measurements are performed on the data from a single acquisition, ensuring the measurements are perfectly simultaneous. For wider frequency coverage, or in the case of the parallel configuration, the 89600 VSA software can coordinate up to four independent PXIe VSAs to acquire all desired signals. Alternately, multiple instances of the 89600 VSA software can be run at once, one for each instrument.
08 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure 89600 VSA software multi-measurement mode performing wideband spectrum measurement and demodulating 3 signals at once. As these tests are configured, they are held in memory in pre-built, ready-to-execute form. A single command initiates the sequence, causing the 89600 VSA software to step rapidly through the measurements with no further operator intervention. Software Example Software 89600 VSA software setup files Example 89600 VSA software measurement setup files illustrating the multi-measurement capability (including a four-band sequenced configuration) are included. When used with the M9393A PXIe VSA and a suitable vector signal generator (VSG), such as the Keysight M9381A PXIe VSG, these setups along with the M9381A demo waveform provided, can be used as an example to building custom measurement setups. Data logging example program An example data logging program (including C# source code) is included which helps illustrate how to use the 89600 VSA software.net API to automate satellite signal monitoring. The demo program uses the same M9381A PXIe VSG demo waveform as the setup file. This logging program performs the following functions: Cycles between a power spectrum trace and three digital demodulation measurements Compares carrier power to predefined limits Continually logs measurement results to a file (with time stamps).
09 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Example satellite signal data monitoring program
10 Keysight Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution - Solution Brochure Recommended Configuration 1 M9393A PXIe VSA Model M9393A M9393A-B16 M9393A-F27 M9393A-M10 M9393A-P27 M9393A-UNZ M9393A-300 M9391A PXIe VSA Model M9391A M9391A-B16 M9391A-F06 M9391A-M10 M9391A-UNZ M9391A-300 PXIe Chassis and Controller Model M9018A M9037A M9037A-M16 M9037A-WE6 Y1212A Application Software Model 89601B Description PXIe Performance Vector Signal Analyzer Analysis bandwidth, 160 MHz Frequency range, 9 khz to 27 GHz Memory, 1024 MSa Preamplifier, 27 GHz Fast tuning Frequency Reference: 10 MHz and 100 MHz Description PXIe Performance Vector Signal Analyzer Analysis bandwidth, 160 MHz Frequency range, 1 MHz to 6 GHz Memory, 1024 MSa Fast tuning Frequency Reference: 10 MHz and 100 MHz Description 18-slot PXIe Chassis PXIe High Performance Embedded Controller Memory, 16 GB Windows Embedded Standard 7 (64 bit) PXI Slot Blockers Description Vector Analysis Software 89601B-200 Basic Vector Analysis 89601B-300 Hardware Connectivity 89601B-AYA 89601B-SSA Vector Modulation Analysis Spectrum Analysis 1. For a more complete set of configuration options, please refer to the M9393A PXIe Performance Vector Signal Analyzer configuration guide, literature number 5991-4580EN, the M9391A PXIe Vector Signal Analyzer configuration guide, literature number 5991-0897EN, and the 89600 VSA Software configuration guide, literature number 5990-6386EN
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